Ambon may have thrived as one of Indonesia’s most exotic places to visit, yet underexposed if compared to the other popular destinations in the country.
Follow our exclusive guide to experience Ambon to the fullest: its breathtaking nature along with unique cultural and historical heritage, all that make this provincial city of Maluku distinctive.
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Location: ±20 minutes from downtown Ambon, Hative Kecil, Sirimau.
Best time to visit
Know this before you go
Transportation
By air:
Direct flight to Ambon or transit flights from Makassar or Surabaya to Pattimura Airport are available from major cities in Indonesia.
By sea:
Pelni ships sail two times in every week from major harbor like Tanjung Priok, Jakarta and Tanjung Perak, Surabaya to Yos Sudarso harbor at Ambon. Ticket price varies from Rp400.000 to Rp2.500.000.
Around Ambon
The best way to get around is by renting a car, as you can also get more info from the locals. Rental cost starts from Rp500.000/day, which already includes driver and gasoline. For other alternatives, you can use public transportation, taxi, and ferry.
Hotel Recommendation
The Orchid Hotel
Pocket-friendly hotel with great location downtown.
The Orchid Hotel
7.9/10
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Sirimau, Ambon, Maluku
Rp 280.000
Rp 266.560
Everbright Hotel Ambon
Hotel with modern style architecture and panoramic city view.
Everbright Hotel Ambon
7.9/10
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Sirimau, Ambon, Maluku
Rp 306.000
Rp 288.668
The Natsepa Resort & Conference Center
Resort at the shore of natsepa Beach with breathtaking view.
The Natsepa Resort & Conference Center
8.5/10
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4/10
Suli Salahutu, Baguaia, Ambon, Maluku
Rp 1.039.998
Rp 780.000
Interesting facts from locals
“In Ambon, almost all restaurants are closed on Sunday because the people spend the day to worship and rest.”
- Elvis Tumanseri, Tourism Driver
“The Ambonese usually only use two directions, namely kadara which means the direction of the mountain or plateau, and kalao which means the direction of the beach.”
- Glenn, Tourist Guide
“Sasi is a harvesting system in Ambon that prohibits farmers from harvesting certain crops within the agreed time frame.”
- Sarpudin Malawat, Farmer
“Cakalele dance can be a medium for ancestral spirit to possess the dancers, as in Ternate language, caka means spirit, and lele means berserk.”
- Umar, Cakalele Dancer
““The motto of the Moluccas is senangsa which means just be happy. Therefore, the Ambonese are naturally happy and friendly, far from being fierce.”
- Roni, Perahu Belang Craftsmen
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